PARENT-CHILD RELATIONS

This study looks at whether a program where parents and children work together can help them lose weight and be healthier. About 90 families will take part, with parents joining a weight loss program while their children also get support. The goal is to see if this team approach …

This study tests two parenting programs for children born very preterm (before 32 weeks) who have behavior problems. One program has seven sessions, and the other uses short online lessons. Both are compared to standard online resources. The goal is to see if these programs impro…

This study tests a program called PriCARE/CARIÑO that helps parents and children ages 1.5 to 6 years build stronger relationships and reduce stress. About 1,932 families will take part to see if the program lowers the risk of child maltreatment and harsh parenting. The goal is to…

This study tests two programs to help parents with advanced cancer communicate better with their children aged 10 to 25. One program provides education, while the other adds hands-on practice. The goal is to improve how often and how well families talk about the illness, reducing…

This study tests two types of therapy for LGBTQ+ adults (ages 20+) who have nonaccepting parents and are feeling depressed or anxious. One therapy is individual counseling, the other involves family sessions. The goal is to see if these therapies can reduce symptoms and improve f…

This study compares two ways of teaching parents how to manage ADHD symptoms in their 3- to 5-year-old children: in-person classes or an online program. Researchers want to see which method works better at improving child behavior and reducing parenting stress. The goal is to fin…

This study explores whether Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) can help parents of children aged 2-7 with behavioral issues. Researchers will measure changes in stress, anxiety, depression, and oxytocin levels through surveys and saliva samples. The goal is to see if this th…

This study tests a new digital game designed to help parents and children play together in a fun, guided way. The game includes activities meant to improve their relationship and boost parents' confidence in their parenting skills. Researchers will enroll 30 parent-child pairs to…

This study tests a 12-16 week online program called Parenting STAIR for military-connected mothers who have experienced trauma and have young children ages 2-10. The program helps moms manage strong feelings from past stress and improve their parenting. Researchers will compare i…

This study looks at whether a program called Project Support can help parents and children who are waiting for trauma-focused therapy. About 100 families with a child aged 6-13 will either receive Project Support or continue with usual care. The goal is to see if the program impr…

This study looks at whether teaching mothers with depression to encourage positive emotions in their young children (ages 4-6) can increase the child's brain response to rewards. About 180 mother-child pairs will be randomly assigned to either a positive-affect coaching program o…

This study looks at whether a program called CenteringParenting, which brings parents and children together for group well-child visits, can improve kindergarten readiness. Researchers will follow 1,200 low-income families from birth to age 3, measuring language skills and parent…

This study is developing and testing two short online writing activities designed to help parents become more accepting of their sexual and gender minority children. Researchers are recruiting 129 parents and their LGBTQ+ youth (ages 15-29) living in the Southeast United States. …

This study will follow 874 children aged 3 to 5 for one year to understand how using tablets and smartphones affects their thinking, health, and school readiness. Parents will use an app to track their child's screen time, and researchers will measure skills like memory, attentio…

This study is testing a family support program called Promoting Positive Family Futures (PPFF) for families in Palestine affected by ongoing conflict and violence. About 300 families with a teen aged 13–16 will be randomly assigned to either the program or usual services. Researc…

This study tests whether a home-based mobile app can help parents of 3-4 year olds improve their child's daily physical activity, sleep, and screen time. About 80 children who currently meet few or no movement guidelines will wear activity trackers and have motor skills tested. P…

This study looks at whether a parenting program called Promoting First Relationships works as well when done over Zoom as it does during in-home visits. About 357 parents of babies aged 6-12 months who are involved with child welfare will take part. Researchers will measure how p…

This study tests a parenting program called VIPP-SD, which uses video feedback to help parents become more sensitive and use gentle discipline. About 120 parents and their children (ages 2-6) in Portugal will take part. The goal is to see if the program improves parent-child rela…